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“We miss Jimmy McGill sitting on the couch and Saul Goodman standing up from it.” Noiseless Chatter · 7 years ago

The Season 4 premiere of Better Call Saul , titled is widely praised by critics and viewers as a powerful, somber exploration of grief and the official "birth" of Saul Goodman's morality . While the episode is slower-paced, it relies on heavy silences and bruising character moments to set a dark tone for the season. Key Review Highlights SmokeBetter Call Saul : Season 4 Episode 1

The subplot featuring Mike’s infiltration of Madrigal and Nacho’s anxiety following Hector’s collapse provides "crackling" suspense alongside the main emotional drama. Fan Perspectives “We miss Jimmy McGill sitting on the couch

Reviewers and fans on platforms like Reddit and IMDb shared intense reactions to Jimmy's internal shift. Fan Perspectives Reviewers and fans on platforms like

Critics from Den of Geek note that Howard Hamlin is fleshed out beyond a one-dimensional adversary, becoming a more empathetic, tragic figure.

Many reviewers highlight the final scene where Jimmy coldly lets Howard Hamlin shoulder the guilt for Chuck’s death as the moment Jimmy truly starts becoming Saul Goodman.